[applause] that earlier this day, joe biden was bork -- was sworn in as vice president of the united states. and tomorrow, it will be ceremonial, but today it is official. what a great day. and at what a great day that we are celebrating emily's list's success and strength in numbers. women leading the way. isn't that exciting? 15 more democratic women in the united states senate. that is remarkable. in this cycle, with emily's list's help, 18 more democratic women in the house, bringing our no. 261 women in the house. how are some people going to reach women voters. we are asking them to serve. we're asking them to have a seat at the table. that is why of the congress of the united states that was just sworn in two weeks ago there was a minority congress fear . they have a seat at the head of the table. they have at the head of the table. isn't she spectacular? she was talking about a strategic thinking. we're talking about success. none of this would be possible is.hout th what this has done in its history has been chance formative for our country. there are making people more awar